A Fortune Most Fatal

Name: A Fortune Most Fatal
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241642122
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By Jessica Bull

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The nation's favourite amateur sleuth is back! Jane Austen returns to solve another devilish mystery in the compelling follow-up to Miss Austen Investigates. Welcome to Kent, 1797. Jane Austen is set to spend the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs... Read More

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Description

The nation's favourite amateur sleuth is back! Jane Austen returns to solve another devilish mystery in the compelling follow-up to Miss Austen Investigates.

Welcome to Kent, 1797.

Jane Austen is set to spend the summer with her estranged brother, Neddy. As heir to wealthy widow Mrs Knight's fortune, it is imperative that Neddy stays in his benefactor's good graces.

But upon arrival at Godmersham Park, Jane realises Neddy is in dire need of her help. For a mysterious young woman currently resides with Mrs Knight—a stranger who threatens to swindle the inheritance for herself.

Jane must uncover who this imposter is to protect the fortunes—and fate—of her entire family. But when her investigation takes a dark and dangerous turn, can she solve the mystery—and save herself?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241642122

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Michael Joseph Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 551g

Pages: 464

Collections

Cosy Crime Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Historical Crime & Mystery Historical Fiction Jessica Bull Penguin Books

About the Author

Jessica Bull grew up in South East London, where she still lives with her husband, two daughters, and far too many pets. She's addicted to stories and studied English Literature at Bristol University, and Information Science at City University, London. She began work as a librarian (under the false impression she could sit and read all day), before becoming a communications consultant. Her debut novel, Miss Austen Investigates, has sold in eighteen territories and counting. A Fortune Most Fatal is the highly-anticipated second book in the series.

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